Osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis – which is which? There are many medical terms that start with “osteo-” (including osteopathy!), so it can be hard to remember the differences between them all. Osteoporosis occurs when a person has low bone mineral density. This happens because your bones are losing calcium at a rate faster than your …
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One of our key roles as osteopaths is deciding whether further investigations, such as imaging, are necessary to support your diagnosis and treatment. In many cases, a thorough physical assessment is enough to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues without the need for imaging. However, there are times when scans help clarify what’s going on beneath …
We all know that walking is good for our health, but just how important is it, and how much should we be walking? Walking is a great way to add some physical activity and exercise to your day as it is low cost and accessible to a wide range of people. There are countless benefits …